A ganglion cyst is a benign lump of tissue that forms on top of a joint or covering of a tendon. It is a small surgery, but can be quite expensive. You can plan to get your ganglion removal in India and save hundreds of dollars.

A ganglion is usually found around the wrist area, although it can also form on the fingers, knees and ankles.

While it does not pose a medical threat, a cyst can be painful and an unsettling sight.

Overview of the procedure

When other treatment methods like aspiration fail, surgical excision may be recommended by your surgeon. Surgery not only removes the cyst, but eradicates it by extracting the underlying cyst capsule or stalk.

Tests such as an X-ray, an MRI or an ultrasound scan are necessary to ensure that the swelling is not caused by blood vessels.

Ganglion cyst removal is done under local anesthesia and can take up to 2 hours. Overnight stay isn’t necessary for this procedure.

Time needed

Days in hospital – none

Advised stay in India after ganglion removal – 1 week

Complete recovery after Ganglion cyst removal – It may take 2 to 6 weeks in some cases

Cost of Ganglion cyst removal in India

Ganglion cyst removal in India costs about $300-$500, but the cost can vary from case to case. Get in touch to know the cost of ganglion cyst removal for you.

Risks and Recovery

When ganglion cyst removed with surgery, the chances of recurrence fall to around 10 to 15 percent. Excision up to the tendon sheath also greatly reduces the chances of recurrence to 4 percent.

After undergoing surgery, some patients may experience pain or swelling around the surgical site, which can be controlled by applying an ice pack. Infection rarely occurs, and when it does, antibiotics can be taken to prevent spreading to the rest of the body.

You may experience some localized pain or swelling after undergoing the surgery. However the latter can be managed by applying ice. Only in rare cases does infection occur, which can be treated by taking antibiotics to prevent the infection from spreading to other areas.

After Ganglion Removal

Before surgery the cyst may be drained of fluid with a syringe

Should you experience pain and discomfort, you should inform your doctor to prescribe pain medication for you

The surgical site will be bandaged; you must keep it clean and dry for the next few days until it has healed nicely

Physiotherapy, although usually not required, may sometimes be necessary if pain and stiffness persists

For more information on ganglion removal in India, contact any of the hospitals listed here, or get in touch with UniMed Care first to learn more.